Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Likes and Dislikes

Here you will learn some English words about likes and dislikes, such as "partial", "abhor", "zeal", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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affable [adjective]

easy to approach, and pleasant to talk to

Ex: The host was affable , greeting each guest with a warm smile and engaging conversation .

amiable [adjective]

showing or having a likable and friendly personality

Ex: Despite the stressful situation , he remained amiable and kept everyone calm .

besotted [adjective]

so in love with someone or something that prevents one from thinking properly

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detached [adjective]

lacking interest or emotional involvement

Ex: His detached reaction to the news of his promotion suggested he was not particularly thrilled .

enamored [adjective]

having a strong liking or admiration for something

Ex: The potential of the new technology left him completely enamored .

palatable [adjective]

(of ideas and suggestions) pleasing and acceptable

Ex: The board appreciated the palatable adjustments to the project ’s budget .

partial [adjective]

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

Ex: I 'm partial to this particular brand of chocolate .

loath [adjective]

unwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent

Ex: As an introvert , Tracy was loath to attend large social gatherings that drained her energy .

torrid [adjective]

filled with strong emotions and being passionate especially when it comes to sexual love

Ex: She wrote him a torrid letter filled with longing and desire .

untoward [adjective]

not expected, normally inconvenient or unpleasant

Ex: An untoward discovery in the files led to a serious investigation .

to abhor [verb]

to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong

Ex: They abhor discrimination in any form and strive for equality .

to antagonize [verb]

to provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one

Ex: The company 's decision to cut benefits antagonized its employees .

to execrate [verb]

to hold or display extreme hatred toward something or someone

Ex: They execrate oppressive regimes that suppress basic human rights .

acrimony [noun]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

Ex: Their divorce proceedings were filled with acrimony , with both parties hurling insults and accusations at each other .

alacrity [noun]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

Ex: He accepted the promotion with a burst of alacrity , clearly excited about the opportunity .

anathema [noun]

something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

Ex: For some , the concept of war is an anathema .

animosity [noun]

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

Ex: The company takeover left many feeling betrayed and stirred up animosity among longtime employees .

antipathy [noun]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

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apathy [noun]

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

Ex: Her apathy towards the company 's goals and objectives was reflected in her lackluster performance at work .

jaundice [noun]

a prejudice, bitter, and hostile attitude or state

Ex: His jaundice against authority figures was evident in every conversation .

misanthrope [noun]

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

Ex: The character was a classic misanthrope who distrusted everyone and believed no one was truly honest .

penchant [noun]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

Ex: His penchant for classic movies is obvious .

philanthropy [noun]

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

Ex: She dedicated her life to philanthropy .

rapprochement [noun]

the establishment of harmony and friendly relations between two groups or countries after a period of ill relations

Ex: Rapprochement brought peace to the region .

to [take] umbrage [phrase]

to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

Ex: I think Lady Westerly took umbrage with your remarks , sir .

to [give] umbrage [phrase]

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: John unintentionally gave umbrage to his colleague when he forgot to invite her to the team meeting .

to enthrall [verb]

to captivate someone completely

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zeal [noun]

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

Ex: With great zeal , she tackled each new project , determined to excel in her work .

Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE
Likes and Dislikes	Features and Attributes	Characteristics and Disposition	Traits and Behavior
Quality and Temperament	Aspects and Manners	Hold an Opinion, Give an Advice!	What's on Your Mind?
Everyone Is Entitled to Their Own Opinion!	Make Up Your Mind!	Open and Shut Case	Ripples in a Pond
Only Change Is Constant!	The Soul of a Soulless World	Civil Society and Religiosity	Cultural Sphere and Arts
Artsy Endeavors	Government as a Necessary Evil	Appearance Could be Deceptive!	As It Appears!
Beyond Measure!	Ensure Good Health!	Success Is a Sure Thing, Failure Is Not!	Experiment, Learn, and Repeat!
Stay on the Safe Side!	From Rags to Riches